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Gap Year Travel Course

After this course a traveller will be:

  • Better prepared.
  • More confident and able to make good decisions about their safety and security.
  • Understand how to pack realistically.
  • More able to stay in touch with home.
  • More capable to deal with emergencies.
  • Have further sources of ongoing guidance.

Course Outline

This course has been specifically designed to aid candidates in their preparations for travel abroad in a range of areas. The course is run by instructors who have travelled extensively and have a background in emergency medicine, security and expedition planning. The course is comprehensive and provides useful tips and sources of further development which are designed to increase confidence, ease and simplicity for the traveller.

Students are encouraged to bring all/part of their expected trip plans and equipment if available and the course will be tailored towards any specific travel destinations at each course.

Key Training Modules Include:

Planning your trip effectively
Money/Banking/Currecy Issues
Basic First Aid
Sources of Further Information
Equipment and Packing
Security
Cultural Issues
Communicating with Home
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Emergency Actions

The course is achievable but challenging with daily scenarios and homework, it includes:

  • Accommodation
  • All Meals and Snacks
  • All Training and Certification
  • All Training Materials

Training takes place at our exciting venue in Mid Wales

Kit List

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A recommended kit list for the course:

Sleeping Bag
Warm Clothing
Known Travel Equipment/Plans
Full Waterproofs
Hat and Gloves
Note Taking Stationary
Sturdy Footwear
Head Torch


for more information please contact our team